Resorts

What NOT to Expect at Disneyland Resort

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June 27, 2012
What NOT to Expect at Disneyland Resort

With all the buzz surrounding the Disney California Adventure Grand Reopening, a great many Disney fans are heading west to Disneyland; a good number of them for the very first time.  A while back I laid out my Summer Must Dos at the Disneyland Resort, which deduces that all the new and sparkling wonders are a...
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Disney Fantasy Part 2

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June 13, 2012
Disney Fantasy Part 2

In this article I’m going to try and tell you about the shows, adult entertainment district and ports of call on our recent Fantasy cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. WOW!  What can I say?   There is just so much to do.   If you’ll recall from my last article we traveled with a group...
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Animal Kingdom Lodge

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May 18, 2012
Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Animal Kingdom Lodge is an African inspired deluxe resort that consists of two separate buildings. The Jambo house was the first building which opened in April 2001. The second building, Kidani Village opened in May 2009. Both buildings share the exotic African decor and have their own restaurants and pool areas. This resort...
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Unique/Overlooked Character Meet Opportunities

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April 2, 2012
Unique/Overlooked Character Meet Opportunities

This month I’d like to spotlight some unique, and often overlooked, Disney Character Meet opportunities. 1. The Downtown Disney Hotels Character Breakfasts These hotels are a short walk from Downtown Disney and provide an unexpected and convenient Disney character breakfast several days a week.  Reservations are often easier to come by and the food...
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You took a picture of what at Disney?!

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March 15, 2012
MK Logo on gates

  I LOVE taking pictures when I am on vacation at Walt Disney World! I have grown up loving photography and one day I hope to take some professional classes, so I can be as good as some of the photographers in the Disney Community (Tom Bricker, Corey Disbrow, and our own WDW Fan...
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Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is Good for You

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February 10, 2012
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is Good for You

What I love most about the Walt Disney World Resort is how far away it takes you from the “reality” we are all so accustomed to. No matter what your current struggles or stresses are, you are always able to forget, even for just a moment, that you had them while visiting there. Although...
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DVC & Me – Why I Love Membership and Utilizing Points

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January 24, 2012
DVC original logo

I’m almost a charter member of Disney Vacation Club as I purchased in 1993. As DVC celebrates its 20th year, I’m still kicking myself that I didn’t purchase the moment they sold their first unit at Old Key West because becoming a DVC member was the best decision I ever made! When I was...
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Everything’s Great at Everything Pop!

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January 5, 2012
Everything’s Great at Everything Pop!

You know, many people think that the Value Resorts at Walt Disney World means you’re getting the bare minimum, and the “basics”, and in some respects this is a true statement.  However at Pop Century’s Food Court, Everything Pop, I think you’re getting some of the best bang for your dollar when it comes...
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Deciding When to Go and Where to Stay When Using DVC Points

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December 28, 2011
Deciding When to Go and Where to Stay When Using DVC Points

Hello readers! I’m so excited to be writing my very first article for WDW Fan Zone! Mom and I recently passed the 11 month DVC booking window for a trip we are planning for November 2012. So given that timing, I thought it might be interesting to talk a little bit about some of...
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On or off property? Monorail resort? Decisions… decisions.

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December 27, 2011
On or off property?   Monorail resort?  Decisions… decisions.

To the first question, a resounding YES and ABSOLUTELY!  As to whether or not to stay at a monorail resort there are a lot of factors to consider.  Let me relate some of my family’s experiences.   I had been to WDW on my honeymoon and had been able to go back one time...
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